Madrid Quest: Escape the Spanish Inquisition
Overview
18th-century Madrid. Your sister Juana, a folk healer, has been condemned by the Spanish Inquisition. Her head is shaved, she is covered in feathers, and tomorrow she will be paraded through the city to be beaten by the crowd. Tonight, you break her out.
This self-guided escape quest takes you on a walk through the heart of Madrid's Old Town. Using the Questo app on your smartphone, you guide Juana to safety at 13 stops: through the dungeons of the Holy Office, past the real Inquisition tribunal on Calle de Torija, down Bitterness Street into the Plaza Mayor, through the Mercado de San Miguel, past the former execution sites of the Plaza de la Cebada, and the street in La Latina that still bears Juana's name. Based on the real story of Juana Picazo.
No guide, no fixed schedule. Best during the day. Explore Madrid's oldest streets at your own pace.
Perfect for history lovers and curious explorers. No prior knowledge of the Spanish Inquisition required.
What's Included
- One device works for up to 3 players; buy extra tickets for the full multiplayer experience
- Visit the real Inquisition tribunal, former execution sites, and San Francisco el Grande
- Walk Bitterness Street, Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel, and La Latina
- Help real healer Juana Picazo escape the Spanish Inquisition through 18th-century Madrid
- Self-guided escape quest through Madrid's Old Town
- Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app)
Meeting Location
Calle de San Bernardo
1, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Calle de la Ventosa
21, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain
What To Expect
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Calle De San Bernardo
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Calle de Isabel la Católica
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tribunal del Santo Oficio de la Inquisición
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plaza de Oriente (pass by)
Plaza Mayor
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mercado San Miguel
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plaza de la Cruz Verde
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
La Muralla
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Placa de la Cebada
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Real Basilica de San Francisco el Grande
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Activity code: C-107194P58
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